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Kotaku2026-07-18

Eric Trump Is Building An Army Of Humanoid Robot Soldiers

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The company aims to build autonomous machines for military applications. The article did not specify the startup's name, funding, or timeline for the project.

WIRED's report describes the robots as humanoid in design and intended for combat roles. The report highlights potential concerns about private development of military robots without direct government oversight.

The implications of such technology include questions about regulation, ethical deployment, and the role of private entities in national defense. The article does not provide details on whether the robots are currently operational or undergoing testing. This development follows broader trends in autonomous weapons systems.

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